Fix Blue Screen of Death due to CrowdStrike update bug

Fix Blue Screen of Death due to CrowdStrike update bug

To resolve the Blue Screen of Death error, restart the computer to allow the system to download the fix, but if the error persists, use these steps:

1. Power on the PC.

2. As soon as the Windows logo appears, press and hold the power button to interrupt the boot sequence.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 two more times. <<

4. Click the Advanced Startup option

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1. Click the Troubleshoot option.

2. Click on Advanced options.

3. Click the Startup Settings option.

   
   

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• Quick tip: If you still have access to the desktop, you can access the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) through Settings > System > Recovery and click the "Restart Now" button from the "Advanced startup" setting, and then continue with step 5.

1. Click the Restart button.

2. After your computer reboots, press the F5 (or 5) key to select the "Enable Safe Mode with networking" option.

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1. Sign in to your Windows 11 account.

2. Open Start.

3. Search for File Explorer and click the top result to open the app.

4. Click on This PC.

5. Double-click to open the "C" drive from the right side.

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1. Open the "System32" folder, go to the "drivers" folder, and access the "CrowdStricke" folder.

2. Right-click and choose the Delete option for each of the files.

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• Quick note: The above screenshot is a mockup to help you delete the files. The file structure in your computer's "CrowdStrike" folder may look slightly different.

1. Restart the computer.

Once you complete the steps, the operating system should boot properly, and now, the Blue Screen of Death should be resolved.